Gem

Pronunciation: /dʒɛm/

Definitions of gem

noun a person or thing considered to be outstandingly good or special in some respect

Example Sentences

A1 She found a beautiful gem on the beach.

A2 The little girl collected colorful gems from the garden.

B1 The jewelry store had a wide selection of gems to choose from.

B2 The gemstone in her necklace was rare and valuable.

C1 The museum displayed a collection of ancient gems and artifacts.

C2 The gemologist examined the flawless gem under a microscope.

Examples of gem in a Sentence

formal The museum curator carefully examined the rare gem before putting it on display.

informal I found a beautiful gem while exploring the beach yesterday.

slang That new restaurant is a real gem, you have to try it out!

figurative Her kindness is a true gem in a world full of negativity.

Grammatical Forms of gem

• past tense: gemmed
• plural: gems
• comparative: gemmier
• superlative: gemmiest
• present tense: gems
• future tense: will gem
• perfect tense: have gemmed
• continuous tense: is gemming
• singular: gem
• positive degree: gem
• infinitive: to gem
• gerund: gemming
• participle: gemmed

Origin and Evolution of gem

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'gem' originated from the Latin word 'gemma' meaning precious stone or bud.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'gem' has come to refer to any precious or valuable object, not just stones. It is also commonly used to describe something that is highly prized or admired for its beauty or excellence.